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W. J. Francis
1963.
115.
Journal.
Sept. 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co.
1845 Returned to Behavior Lab pen
for observation of captive gnat.
Weather clear calm, pen and
surrounding trees already com-
pletely shaded. Set trap in pen.
Sept. 27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County.
0910 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather
2/10 CO, light wind no turbulence.
1640. Again at Behavior Lab. Weather
clear, light wind, no turbulence.
Sept. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co.
Checked trap in the Behavior Lab.
pen at 1450, found no gnat, but
apparently some grain had been eaten -
perhaps by rodents or small birds that
could find their way out. Left it
set with no additional food
outside the trap. Replenished the
water hole. At 1505 Relocated the
trap along the fence in C-10, where
birds pass more frequently. 1535
after experimenting with trap position
and watching the birds' reactions,
left it unset.